Order of Love musical in Floresville hyped as must see
Floresville Mothers' Club presents a musical comedy titled Order of Love on September 2 at Floresville Amusement Hall. The brochure promises bright lines and a witty plot about the Microbe of Love with lively supporting characters. A domestic comedy scene features Old Maids and bachelors, with audience laughs expected to rise throughout. Police report mentions a past crime where a safe was blown from the Hobson store train station, tying local lore to ongoing investigations in Karnes County.
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Yanghiter
Henpeck
Ay’s
A. Express
J. Pene Ieee
Bie Isoe
Gesteenansis
Kowal‘tk
Aitesent
Larough Hobson
Huam Sela
Feubson
Iimause 66 Autres
Karnes County Oicers
Painting leather sacks for extended wear
The text describes painting the belly of the lower two thirds of the bottom side to save wear. It advises using linseed oil and old paint remnants from the farm, working it into the surface so the wearing surface becomes slick as glass and lasts longer than untreated material.
Take Care Of Our Seed For Better Cotton Stands
Farmers are urged to properly air and store cotton seed after ginning. Avoid airtight piles, stir weekly, and keep seeds in a well ventilated bin to prevent heat and mold that ruin germination. Proper handling saves seed, reduces replanting, and yields healthier plants.
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Wilson Ty
International flight resumes from Reykjavik to Frederikstad
Lieu tenants Smith and Nelson plan to resume their world flight at 8 o'clock Thursday morning after spare parts arrive from the cruiser Richmond. Italian flyer Locatelli joins them for the leg from Reykjavik to Boston, with Rear Admiral Magruder ordering two seaplanes to tote the repairs so the hop may start sooner if seas permit.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Smith
Nelson
Richmond
Frederiksdal
Locatelli
Pasa
England
Boston
Thomas Magruder
Magruder
Cotton Picker Shortage Strains County Farmers
Beck cites difficulty locating cotton pickers as Linton and Robstown area harvests lag. Wilson County farmers urge help as three to four hundred hands are needed now, with many already bound for San Antonio. The Labor at the Market House distributes workers but is swamped, forcing efforts to recruit in the lower country.
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Linton
Robstown
Wilson County
San Antonio
San'Anno
Garrison urges continued support for Edwards in Texas race
Denton August 19 1924 professor F W Garrison thanks friends for backing W C Edwards for Lieutenant Governor. He notes Wilson County primary results 1430 for Edwards versus 826 for other candidates and urges loyalty again next Saturday urging Edwards election. He praises Edwards as honest fair and effective.
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Denton
Texas
Floresville Chronicle-Journal
W. C. Edwards
Wilson County
Edwards
New Trustee and Teacher Elected by Board
Floresville Independent School District trustees accepted the resignation of L. B. Wiseman from the board and named B. Carr as his successor. At the same meeting junior vacancy on the faculty was filled with Miss Pearl Swift to join the fifth grade, replacing Clio Youngblood. Swift, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos Swift of Fairview, has taught in Alpine and other areas.
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Floresville Independent School
L. B. Wiseman
J. Wiseman
Wiseman
B. Carr
Carr
Pearl Swift
Fairview
Clio Youngblood
Iss Swift
Alplne
Thos. Swift
Fair
Open Port Bill Ad Advocates Edwards For Lieutenant Governor
A political advertisement urges farmers to back Will C Edwards in the upcoming lieutenant governor race. It argues that repealing the Open Port Bill would threaten cotton and farm goods by risking port disruptions from labor strikes. The piece contrasts Edwards stance with his opponent who favors repeal.
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Will C. Edwards
Vehicles counted on Highway No 16 Saturday
J E Wiseman was appointed by the State Highway Commission to tally traffic on State Highway No 16 last Saturday from 7 a m to 7 p m near the depot. A careful count recorded exactly 1038 autos trucks and other vehicles passing the road in those hours. Some traffic.
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J.E. Wiseman
State Highway Commission
Dance at Three Oaks Hall Tomorrow Night
Tomorrow night a dance will be held at Three Oaks Hall with music by Teltchik's Orchestra. The event invites everyone to attend. Also an improved half mile from Floresville for sale with good orchard and field near a proposed highway, seen by B. J. Steinberg.
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THREE OAKS _ HALL
Three Oaks Hall
Teltchik
Floresville
B. J. Steinberg
Missionary Society to Meet Next Monday
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold an important business meeting at the church next Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. It is very important that all members be present. Mrs. John Wiseman is president.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the
Curch
John Wiseman
Fraternal Masons Meet Tonight in Foresville Lodge
Ed meeting of Foresville Lodge No. 15 A F and A M to perform Entered Apprentice work. All members urged to attend. E F Woolsey Jr W M S D Seale secretary.
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Ftoresville
A. F
A. M
E. F. Woolsey
M S. D. Seale
Skarke's Daily Fresh Ham Cheese and Sausage Sale
Daily offerings at Skarke's include fresh ham cheese and a variety of sausages for everyday purchase with reliable availability.
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Skarke’s
Unclear fragment hints at season totals and notes
Fragmentary text references a base season total of 909 and mentions cotton, pickers, and a cat side. Details are incomplete but suggest a late week update or progress note with several proto terms and a three week timeframe.
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Order OF Love
Mothers’ Club
Machelors
Floresville Amusement Hall
Fortun
Te Reb Hobson Store
Greenland
Thomas Bros
Beck
Fioresville
Ball Station
Poth
RED Ball Station
Path
R. Thompson
F. W. Garrison
Ford
Floresville Motor Co
Ford Dealers
Masons
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